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Re:Compact nuclear fusion reactor is 'very likely to work,' ... by RealityVoid on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @05:14PM (#24633078)
My best guess is the latest "nuclear energy is failing because it's expensive" trend on HN is to blame for this outlook. My take is that it's all poppycock. The ability to make our own little sun is, IMO, transformational for humanity.
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Re:Compact nuclear fusion reactor is 'very likely to work,' ... by pfdietz on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @08:29PM (#24634630)
Fusion's primary accomplishment will be to make fission look economical in comparison. The fundamental reasons for this have been known for decades.
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